The Muladhara Chakra is the foundation of the physical structure of the body. It is located at the base of the spine between the anus and the genitals. The word muladhara is composed of two Sanskrit words – mula meaning “root” and adhara which means “base” or “support”.
Also called the Root Chakra, Muladhara Chakra is based on the earth element. The Muladhara Chakra radiates the color red. Balancing the Root Chakra creates a solid foundation for opening all the other six chakras. When the Muladhara Chakra is balanced, the person experiences stability, confidence, energy, and strength.
The Characteristics of Muladhara Chakra
The Earth Element – Prithvi
The energies of the Root Chakra helps in recognizing our strong connection to the Earth. Keeping us rooted to our inner self spreads positivity and happiness in life. It relates to our basic, primal needs of survival, stability, and support. It also represents the structure of our body, bones, flesh, and skin.
The Root Chakra and the Color Red
Each of the seven chakras has its own associated color. The main color of Root Chakra is red which symbolizes primal instincts of strength and vitality. The red color is powerfully linked to our physical and emotional needs of survival and self-preservation.
Signs of an Imbalanced Muladhara Chakra
Food, water, shelter, and survival are our primary needs. The main focus of Muladhara Chakra is to satisfy these basic needs. Overeating, hoarding of material items, and greed for money are a few negative expressions for survival. These are the signs of an unbalanced Muladhara Chakra. When our basic survival needs are not met, our Root Chakra becomes dysfunctional causing a disconnection from our earthly values.
The Root Chakra & Emotional, Mental Health
A balanced root chakra can provide emotional strength like letting go of fear and anxiety. This results in feeling grounded and secure. An imbalance in Root Chakra can cause a variety of mental illnesses and stress which can also affect overall physical wellness.
How to Balance the Root Chakra
The Root Chakra is believed to be a survival center, making it the most instinctual of all chakras. Stabilizing the foundation of the body is important to sense completeness.
Signs of a Blocked Muladhara Chakra
When the Muladhara Chakra is blocked and imbalanced, it can cause mental stress which is visible through one’s physicality. The symptoms of a Muladhara Chakra imbalance are:
- Feelings of lethargy or depression
- Unable to take action and/or manifest intention
- Feelings of being disconnected and isolated
- Panic attacks or anxiety
- Digestive disorders
- Health issues, such as problems in the colon, bladder, and lower back
- Unexplained aches and pains in the body
- Reproductive issues
- Insomnia
How to Unblock and Open the Muladhara Chakra
Identifying and working on your chakras allows quick healing. There are several ways to unblock your Root Chakra. One of the ways is a meditation that focuses on grounding. Practicing yoga regularly also encourages physical and mental strength to the body.
Repeating positive affirmations helps set intentions to break old habits and create new ones.
Positive Affirmations to Help Strengthen your Root Chakra
- I feel safe and secure.
- I have deep roots.
- I am grounded.
- I have found my peace.
- I trust more, I am fearless.
- I have self-love and I take care of my well-being.
- I am open to all possibilities.
- The earth provides a safe place for me.
- I have abundance in my life.
- I love my body and trust its wisdom.
- I trust the universe to support me.
